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About 1050th USAR SCHOOL

The 1050th USAR School is a United States Army Reserve training unit with a mission to provide professional military education and leadership development to Army Reserve soldiers. Established during the reorganization of Army Reserve training commands in the late 20th century, the unit has played a key role in instructing noncommissioned officers and officers in subjects ranging from tactics to logistics. Based primarily in the southeastern United States, the 1050th has supported both individual soldier readiness and larger mobilization efforts through classroom and field training. Over the years, the unit has adapted its curriculum and methods to align with evolving Army doctrine and operational requirements, ensuring a well-prepared Reserve force.

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Anthony Softing

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Steven Labelle

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Boot Camp

Company C 1st Bn. 38th Inf. Regt. • U.S. Army • 1989

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101st airborne division • U.S. Army

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New uniform for wedding

82nd Airborne • U.S. Army • 2018

About 1050th USAR SCHOOL

About this Unit

Historical Facts

• Establishment: The 1050th USAR School was established as part of the United States Army Reserve, designed to provide advanced military education and training to reservists. • Location: The unit was based in Asheville, North Carolina, serving as a key training center for Army Reserve personnel in the southeastern United States. • Training Focus: The school specialized in Noncommissioned Officer Education System (NCOES) courses, including Primary Leadership Development Course (PLDC), Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (BNCOC), and Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). • Cold War Era: During the Cold War, the 1050th played an important role in maintaining readiness by training reservists to quickly integrate with active-duty units if mobilized. • Community Involvement: The unit was actively involved in the local community, participating in events like parades, Veterans Day ceremonies, and educational outreach programs. • Women in Leadership: The 1050th USAR School was notable for having several women in prominent leadership positions, reflecting the increasing diversity of the Army Reserve. • Mobilization Support: Members of the 1050th were instrumental in training and preparing reservists for deployments during major operations such as Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. • Modernization: The school pioneered the use of computer-based training modules in the 1990s, modernizing the delivery of military education. • Unit Motto: The school’s motto was “Knowledge is Power,” emphasizing the importance of education in building effective military leaders. • Deactivation: The 1050th USAR School was deactivated as part of a broader Army Reserve reorganization in the early 2000s, but its legacy continues through former members and the units it trained.